Ruby and Python's standard implementations make use of a Global Interpreter Lock. Justin James explains the major advantages and downsides of the GIL mechanism.

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Python developers already have a leg up. Get started with the free-threaded build of Python 3.13 Python’s GIL-free, thread-parallel future is here! Here’s how to try it out for yourself.

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